The Department of Communications (DoC) and eThekwini Municipality is hosting the South Regional Business Fair at Kwa Mnyandu Shopping Centre taxi rank in Umlazi Township from 23 to 25 June. As part of the programme the Minister of Communications, Ms Ayanda Dlodlo will host a dialogue together with representatives of the World Economic Forum Africa youth forum and trainee beneficiaries of the Digital Terrestrial Television project.
Issues key to youth and township business development will be at the forefront during the panel discussion in line with the topic: Radical Economic Transformation and its implications for Small Businesses in the Township.
Youth entrepreneurship will take centre stage at the fair. The WEF Africa youth will share their experiences and inspire others to take up economic opportunities available to them during a Business Masterclass with groups of young people running businesses in the township.
Media Programme – Day 1: 23 June
09h00: Official opening of the exhibition – ribbon cutting by the Minister of Communications and eThekwini Mayor
10h00: Viewing of the exhibition Centre and interaction with exhibitors– a Walk-About by the Minister of Communications and the eThekwini Mayor
10h30: Opening of the Kwa Mnyandu Pedestrian Bridge – a multimillion investment project that created employment for 381 individuals during the course of the construction.
11h00: Business Indaba starts – Welcome Remarks by Her Worship Cllr Zandile Gumede
11h30: Panel discussion & Q&A (Youth Dialogue) – with Minister Dlodlo, WEF Africa Youth, DTT trainees from KZN and DoC Entities
13h00: Presentations by guest speakers followed by a Q&A session:
- Mr Mzwanele Manyi – Founder of Decolonization Foundation
- Ms Nonkululeko Xulu- Social Entrepreneur
- Mr Marcus Msomi – Entrepreneur and founder of Carwash Supreme
14h00: Vote of Thanks
For updates on the fair join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter @DBNBusinessFair
For more information and interview requests contact:
Pheliswa Sebati
Cell: 082 413 4609
E-mail: pheliswa@gcis.gov.za
Sane Shandu
Cell: 072 572 8658
E-mail: Sanelisiwe.Shandu@durban.gov.za
Nonduduzo Ngcongo
Cell: 078131 4618
E-mail: nonduduzo.ngcongo@durban.go.za
